Blogpost #11 (BP#11)

Summarize and analyze the 30 for 30 documentary "Marion Jones: Press Pause".

Exemplar Blogposts

If you are looking to improve your writing and want to see what an "A+" blogpost looks like, please take some time to read through Julia's and Taylor's blogpost #9.

Blogpost #10 (BP#10) [100 points]

Objective: You will be able to 1) identify the writing strengths and rhetorical strategies of published sports writers 2)  write an effective rhetorical analysis of a nonfiction article. 

Reading & Writing Task #1: Read "It was lightning and thunder" from the Sun Chronicle and "10 Tips for Improving Scholastic Sportswriting." What tips does Grimsley employ in his writing? What rhetorical strategies does he use in his writing? How does this author's rhetoric highlight the purpose/argument of article?

Reading & Writing #2: Read an article of your choice from the Sun Chronicle. From this article answer the following questions: What tips does this author employ in her/his writing? What rhetorical strategies does s/he use in her/his writing? How does this author's rhetoric highlight the purpose/argument of article?

Criteria for Success:
Your writing tasks #1 and #2...

• begin with thesis statements that includes all aspects of SOAPSTone
• identify specific aspects from the "10 Tips for Improving Scholastic Sportswriting" that each article employs
• identify and explain different rhetorical strategies that each article employs (rhetorical triangle, statistics, quotes, reliable sources, quotes from athletes, vocabulary, etc.)
• are free from grammar and writing errors
• reveal grade-level appropriate vocabulary and writing ability 

Sports Reading and Writing Final Project

Sports Reading and Writing Final Project

Seniors Due Date: Tuesday, May 26th

Underclassman Rough drafts due by June 12th and final drafts due June 22nd 

Overview:

• Write a sports news writing article on a local sporting event of your choice
• Interview players from event with well-intended and well-crafted questions
• 3-5 minute video clip of interview or highlights of game with commentary
• Be prepared to present on the day of the final exam--you must be present on the day of the final exam
• Review the rubric for specific details on how to be successful on this project!

Criteria for Success Your sports news writing article…		Exemplary 10-8	Strong 7-5	Satisfactory 4-3	Needs Improvement 2-0
Organization	INTRO Begins with an engaging lead that address the 5Ws and the H in a succinct manner
	LENGTH Is at least six well-organized paragraphs long
	BODY PARAGRAPHS Incorporates the key details in a logical and purposeful manner ü  Only use key parts of quotes, avoid unnecessary parts of interview or redundant details ü  Don’t rely solely on the details gathered through your interview, incorporate details from your point of view as an unbiased journalist and game attendee Demonstrates clear editing Incorporates varied sentence structure
	CONCLUSION Concludes your article in a lasting way (Foreshadow to next match-up, profound quote from an interviewee, or lasting thoughts etc.)
Content/Writing/Grammar	KEY DETAILS Incorporates the key details of the sporting events including but not limited to: ü  Back story: Do the teams have a rivalry? What were the teams’ record up to this point? Did one team need this win to quality for tournament? Did something monumental happen during this game? What was the crowd like? ü  Top scorers ü  Top plays of game ü  Quotes from the coaches ü  Commentary of your insight into the game Reports key details in a sports writing and professional manner
	USE OF ANALOGIES Incorporates at least one analogy makes the game/match relatable to an audience that wasn’t present a the game
	VISUAL APPEAL Is visually appealing with professional use of fonts, pictures, and other strategies
	UNBIASED COVERAGE Avoid personal pronouns and personal bias
	GRAMMAR & WRITING Is free from grammar and writing errors
	VOCABULARY Incorporates carefully chosen and expansive vocabulary (look through your class lists from English class—aim to use at least 5 vocabulary words from these lists)
Supplemental Materials	VIDEO CLIP Is supplemented with the video clip and questions. Video Clip and questions demonstrate professionalism both in the interview questions but also in the delivery.
	DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Questions prompt meaningful discussion

                                                                                                                                                                                Total Points:_________/120

Comments:                                                                                                                Final Grade:_____________

Exemplary 10-8 Student demonstrates clear mastery of sports news writing. Student demonstrates ability to craft well-written and succinct sentences as well as an ability to write professionally and for the purpose at hand.

Strong 7-5 Student demonstrates strong skills in sports news writing. Student demonstrates ability to write clearly and succinctly with only a few errors or places for revision. Student is able to write for purpose at hand.

Satisfactory 4-3 Student is able to make some progress in improving on sports news writing skills. Student demonstrates an ability to meet the basic criteria but needs to seek additional help on basic writing and grammar skills. Student is able to write for the purpose at hand.

Needs Improvement 2-0 Student was unable to make progress in sports news writing. Students demonstrates little understanding of sports news writing. Student demonstrates difficultly in conveying ideas clearly or professionally. Student needs to revise and seek extra help.

Blogpost #9 (BP#9): Deflate-gate

In 4 paragraphs, address the following prompts in this order:

• 1.     Introduce the problem of Deflategate in an unbiased manner.
• 2.     Argue whether or not you think that Tom Brady is guilty of the accusations in the Wells Report.
• 3.     Argue whether or not the punishment is justifiable for Tom Brady’s supposedly breaking the rules regarding deflated footballs.
• 4.     Offer a solution for this problem.

Criteria for Success

Your response should…

·        Begin your response with an argumentative and specific thesis statement that outlines your main ideas.

·        Explain your reasoning with specific details as evidence.

·        Offer your own insight and analysis.

·        Make sure to address all four prompts.

·        Avoid “I think” and other personal pronouns.

·        Avoid repetitive ideas.

·        Be at least 4 paragraphs long. Each paragraph should be at 7-10 sentences.

·        Post your answer to your blog by Monday.

Blogpost #8 (BP#8): 100 points

On The Short Game

a.       Write a summary of the film. (Summary/Analysis template)

b.      Write an opinionated analysis of the film. (Summary/Analysis template)

c.       Write a rhetorical precis of the film. (Incorporate Rhetorical Triangle information in your precis—Logos, Ethos, Pathos)

Class 3/24

Objective: You will be able to...

• discuss controversial themes concerning player-coach relationship and debate whether or not some coaches cross the line. 
• identify rhetorical strategies of the author
• respond in an analytical way to your peers.

Agenda:
1) Read and discuss article
2) Complete questions and SOAPStone. In pairs, write a rhetorical precis for the article. Make sure your precis embodies the key ideas of the article rather than specific examples. Remember, we are considering the rhetoric. Definition of rhetoric: the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.
3) Library: Incorporate your favorite sports quote or motto into the layout of your blog. Then spend the rest of class reading through other students blogs. You should comment at least 10 times total. The comments should be at least a sentence and contain analytical or argumentative ideas rather than evaluative.

How not to comment on other people posts: "good job!" "Really awesome quotes!"

How to comment on other peoples posts: 

• "While I understand you point about ______, I still believe ________."  
• "Have you consider ____________ about _____________? If you had you may think __________." 
• "I agree with you because ________________."
• Or something like these.